Big rock 
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It was just announced that the son of Connie Kalitta (Scott Kalitta) was killed today in a drag race event.
Connie (Father) is the owner of Kalitta Air Charters the Charter air line that Brings out Fallen Heroes Home to their loved ones. Connie bought and specially equipped these Air Craft to transport Fallen Heroes in a dignified manner.
This is a Vast Improvement from having them delivered as air cargo aboard commercial air craft.
Though our words cannot balm your pain the Patriot Guard Family extends our sincere condolences to the entire Kalitta Family. May he rest in peace
Craig H Donor
GySgt USMC Ret
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hdpgsusnavyvet
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Southern California
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| 22 Jun 2008 10:43 AM |
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| I wish to express my sincere condolences to the Kalitta family on the untimely passing of Scott. I am a drag race fan and know the enormous contribution the Kalitta family has made to the sport. As a PGR rider I also know the respectful contribution the Kalitta family has made to giving dignity to those KIA in the way they transport fallen heroes home to their families and final resting place. I was part of a PGR mission at Orange County airport earlier this year and noticed as we were pulling out of the airport partking lot escorting the fallen hero that the pilot and copilot of the Kalitta transport plane were still standing at attention long after they really needed to be. It doesn't matter to me if Scott was a veteran or not as I feel he deserves a huge PGR escort for the above and beyond call of duty work his family has done supporting the fine men and women of our armed forces. Standing by for his mission if called upon . . . Buz |
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Proud US Navy CTI Russian linguist / 'airdale' VietNam era vet
Proud son of a WWII Army Air Corp vet / Pacific theater B-17 plane captain
Proud grandson of a WWI Army vet
Proud father of a US Army soldier currently serving in southern Iraq
Proud uncle of a US Navy sailor serving aboard the USS Nimitz
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Big rock
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| 22 Jun 2008 10:46 AM |
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Our Heart and Prayers go out to the family and friends of Scott.
We owe the Kalitta family a great deal for bringing our Fallen Heroes home with the Greatest of Respect and Honor |
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adccop
Posts: 2782
Tonopah, Arizona
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| 22 Jun 2008 10:46 AM |
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To the family and friends of Scott Kalitta I offer my condolences and deepest sympathy for your loss.
The Drag Racing World has lost a Great American. The service that Kalitta Air Charters offers to bring home our Heroes is immeasurable.
May the Kalitta Family find comfort to accept this loss. |
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adccop
Viet Nam 67-69
Riding in Memory of My Hero Natalie
"It's Never Too Late To Say Welcome Home"
One more in the mission to ensure that our Warriors know they are supported and Never Again treated with disdain.
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Zippy 
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Phoenix, AZ
National Forum Admin
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| 22 Jun 2008 11:27 AM |
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| My most heartfelt condolences go out to the family of Scott. Please know that our hearts are with you in your time of sorrow. |
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"...for those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low, and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know..."
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ddaddyo
Posts: 619
Fort Wayne, In ..... IN. PGR Chaplain N/E In. R/C
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| 22 Jun 2008 12:18 PM |
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Our Condolences and Prayers go out to the Kalitta family. The Drag Racing family has lost a fine member. The Kalitta family has moved many troops and supplies starting with "Operation Desert Storm. Returning our Fallen Hero's with respect, is only one of the services they provide. One of their pilots is a PGR member but I can't remember his screen name.
God Speed Scott, God Speed............
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Riding With Respect For
Bob Berta: 31E Row 85
Bob Davis: 22E Row 38
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PDDGM
Posts: 1374
Member #3599
US Navy 68-72
Sen Mo Ride Capt
Dixon, MO
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| 22 Jun 2008 12:25 PM |
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I offer my prayers and condolences to the Kalitta Family and Friends..
Joe Smith
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Roert
Posts: 2852
Erie, PA
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| 22 Jun 2008 12:43 PM |
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We offer our sincere condolences to Scott's family and friends.
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smidi
Posts: 707
East Meadow, NY Region 9 Nassau
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| 22 Jun 2008 1:17 PM |
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| Rest In Peace Scott. My condolences to your family. |
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“The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation." -- George Washington 1789
Riding in honor of my Uncle:
Irving Schultz, Private
United States Army
Company A, 335th Infantry Regiment, 84th Infantry Division
Killed In Action: 24 November 1944 21 Years Old
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USAFSP52
Posts: 16
Belleville, Illinois
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| 22 Jun 2008 2:00 PM |
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| My arms reach out to the Kalitta family with a hug and the sincere
thanks for the support of our mission, both on the battlefield and
after the battlefield. As a Desert Storm vet, I thank you, as a PGR
member, I thank, and as an American, I thank you for all that you have
done and are doing to support the Troops. May Scott rest in peace
knowing that he was a member of a family, whether wining or losing a
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1971 to 1992
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Falcon20
Posts: 50
Ann Arbor, MI
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| 22 Jun 2008 2:15 PM |
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Posted By ddaddyo on 22 Jun 2008 12:18 PM
Returning our Fallen Hero's with respect, is only one of the services they provide. One of their pilots is a PGR member but I can't remember his screen name.
There are a couple of us Kalitta pilots on the board. Thank you all for putting Scott up on the PGR board, I know Doug and Connie are going through some tough times right now and I know your support is certainly appreciated. Many of us can relate and have been in situations in our lives where we know the possible consequences but we still go out and do what we love and do best and that is what Scott did. RIP and Godspeed. I'm proud to fly under the Kalitta name. Thank you all again.
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tincanman
Posts: 49
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| 22 Jun 2008 2:58 PM |
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the drag racing family has lost a great man and the PGR riders has lost a great member, we thank you for all that youhave done for the PGR and helping our men and women that are out in the battle fields. Scott you will be missed from all drag racing fans mostly by me, I watch all the drags.From all PGR members from Wyoming, bles you and your family.
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carlwithleads
Posts: 556
Sacramento,Calif
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| 22 Jun 2008 3:30 PM |
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To the Kalitta Family and friends. Please know that a Special prayer for Scott will be said. Thank you for your service to America. Scott will never be forgoten.
Standing by to Honor Scott. |
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1st Infantry Division.
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JayDub
Posts: 1713
Ride Captain Norcross, Georgia
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| 22 Jun 2008 3:57 PM |
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I wish to pass on my most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the entire Kalitta family for the loss of their beloved Scott. The honor your family has shown our heroes is immeasureable. You have taken a very painful time for families and turned it into a moment of respect and remembrance. You are members of our PGR family and we will mourn with you.
God Bless and Godspeed.
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Jeff 'JayDub' Goodiel
Assistant State Captain
Metro Atlanta Region
Georgia State Ride Captain
404-444-4770
Georgia PGR..... Part of it.......Proud of it!!
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M. Sterling
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Canton, GA
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| 22 Jun 2008 4:01 PM |
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To the family and friends of Scott Kalitta:
My sincerest sympathy and prayers of strength at this most difficult time. Your family has given so much to America and our troops. May God Bless you all and hold up your hearts.
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aka Tank '
Georgia PGR Mentor Team
GEORGIA PGR
"Part of it, Proud of it"
Canton, GA
"Riding with Respect"
Supporting our Troops
"Nothing is impossible for those who don't have to do it themselves." Freedom isn't Free! Thank our United States military men and women, past and present.
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AF Mom in NC
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Lexington, NC
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| 22 Jun 2008 4:52 PM |
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I offer my most sincere condolences to the Kalitta family. Scott, Connie, and the family are well-known to all the racing fans. And many many heroes and families of heroes owe much to Kalitta Air. The respect and professionalism that is showed to our returning heroes by this company is amazing, and has left me speechless, with tears in my eyes, at the airport. I hope that the family will allow us, as Patriot Guard Riders, to return some of that respect and honor with an escort and flagline for Scott. I am so sorry for your loss.
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cricketskids
Posts: 1577
Suwanee, GA
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| 22 Jun 2008 5:10 PM |
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I am so sorry to the Kalitta family for this loss. The families of our Heroes that have been able to have their loved ones travel to their final duty station with respect and dignity, and the kindness shown by the Kalitta family, wont soon be forgotten.
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Georgia Ride Captain
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Stay Low
Posts: 254
Chattahoochee Valley AL/GA
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| 22 Jun 2008 5:12 PM |
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Prayers and sympathies going out to the Kalitta family. The PGR mourns with you, and stands beside you in your grief. The contributions of your family have brought many things to the world...good things.
Rest In Peace, Scott. |
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Alabama Ride Captain
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dirtbike
Posts: 1472
elkhart - michiana
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| 22 Jun 2008 5:30 PM |
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This news is just heartbreaking...
I used to throw an old footbal around with "Scotty" when he was just ten years old..
football was his great love back then....
When he hit high school , that all changed..
Ive followed his racing career with a great deal of vicarious pleasure ....
Never missing an opportunity to say "I knew him when...
He will be greatly missed by everyone ......
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But.... These ARE my church clothes??? The only suit I own..... is a rainsuit!!!
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hbiker
Posts: 594
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| 22 Jun 2008 5:31 PM |
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My sincere and heartfelt condolences go out to the entire Kalitta family. May the Lord grant you comfort and peace during this most difficult time.
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WallyBax
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| 22 Jun 2008 5:31 PM |
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My deepest sympathies to the Kalitta family in their tragic loss. Being able to do what one loves best is the most freeing thing that can be experienced. The air charter service is appreciated by families of our fallen heroes as well as PGR.
"The Only Thing We Have To Fear, Is Fear Itself" (FDR)
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Susan Sturgis
Posts: 4888
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 22 Jun 2008 5:40 PM |
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Many thoughts and prayers are going out the Scott's family and friends.
Thank you Mr. Kalitta for all you do for our Fallen Heroes.
Scott may you rest in eternal peace. |
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"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
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squarepeg
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| 22 Jun 2008 5:55 PM |
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| My most sincere condolences to the Kalitta family. I pray for GODS peace and understanding to rest on you all. |
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I'm not saying a riot should be incited, but let us show our patriotism and pride in what we hold dear and let those that are offended be damned.
GEORGIA PGR... PART OF IT... PROUD OF IT
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Brian Carloss
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Lawrenceville, Ga. 30043
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Uffda
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 22 Jun 2008 5:56 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends on the loss of their
beloved son Scott Kalitta. May God help you through these difficult
times and sorrow. Thank you to the Kalitta family for all you have done
and do for our Fallen Heroes. Scott is a hero to many and will never be
forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Scott.
Going home, going home,
I'm just going home.
Quiet-like, slip away-
I'll be going home.
It's not far, just close by;
Jesus is the Door;
Work all done, laid aside,
Fear and grief no more.
Friends are there, waiting now.
He is waiting, too.
See His smile! See His hand!
He will lead me through.
Morning
Star lights the way;
Restless dream all done;
Shadows gone, break of day,
Life has just begun.
Every tear wiped away,
Pain and sickness gone;
Wide awake there with Him!
Peace goes on and on!
Going home, going home,
I'll be going home.
See the Light! See the Sun!
I'm just going home.
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GI Johnson
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| 22 Jun 2008 6:17 PM |
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| To the family and friends of Scott, you will remain in our thoughts and prayers. It is because of your family that our sons and daughters are being brought home to us in a dignified manner. I only wish my son, Justin, had been treated to that event. We have become very good friends with the Gold Star parents who started the legislation and helped get it passed that allowed this service to start taking place. Believe me when I say that we Gold Star families say a very special "Thank You" to this family. We are told that time heals all wounds...well, is some cases it just soothes them....sincerely and in deep appreciation...Jan and Joe Johnson |
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Weapon in my hand, ready to roll
Here we go again- our nightly patrol.
Over here it’s the same thing, night after night
Only difference it seems is whether or not there’s a fight.
Sometimes it is easy-going, calm as can be
It’s times like that which worry me.
Gotta stay alert cause you never know
If there is something ahead that’s gonna blow.
One more time we’ll make our rounds
Always praying to make it back to our “home” grounds.
But if by enemy hands we are taken out tonight
Just know it won’t be easy, it will be one hell of a fight.
Whether we’re Army, Navy, Air Force or Marine
We are the toughest boys you have ever seen.
Written in memory of Justin by Jan
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In Memory of SPC. Justin W. Johnson…..KIA..April 10, 2004 Baghdad, Iraq
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